August 22, 2008
8/22: Byrd flys again
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Boston Red Sox (72-54) @ Toronto Blue Jays (66-61)
Paul Byrd 7-11, 4.55) @ Shaun Marcum (8-5, 3.36) 7:07 PM EDT | Rogers Centre (Toronto, Ontario) TV: NESN RADIO: WRKO 680, SBN 1150 |
GAME NOTES: With ten games left against the Blue Jays and a 2-6 record against them so far this season, the path to the playoffs goes directly through this opponent. Time to show the Jays whose boss.
Discussion
48 Comments on "8/22: Byrd flys again"
#1
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 5:19 PM
Starting lineups...
Boston Red Sox
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, RF
2. Dustin Pedroia, 2B
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Kevin Youkilis, 1B
5. Jason Bay, LF
6. Jed Lowrie, 3B
7. Jason Varitek, C
8. Alex Cora, SS
9. Coco Crisp, CF
Paul Byrd, SP
Toronto Blue Jays
1. Joe Inglett, 2B
2. Marco Scutaro, 3B
3. Alex Rios, RF
4. Vernon Wells, CF
5. Adam Lind, LF
6. Lyle Overbay, 1B
7. Matt Stairs, DH
8. Gregg Zaun, C
9. Joe McDonald, SS
Shaun Marcum, SP
#4
Posted by Jc, August 22, 2008 6:19 PM
CORA?????, seriously this is pathetic, Drew out and Tito puts another automatic out in the lineup, why does Tito hates Casey so much? Marcum must thrilled to pitch tonight.
#5
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 6:26 PM
3 automatic outs at the bottom of the lineup and no outfield arms to speak of. It's going to be a long rest of the season.
#7
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 6:36 PM
Four consecutive automatic outs in the lineup...that ain't good.
I second the "Where's Casey?" sentiment, Jc.
#8
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 6:50 PM
I won't count Ellsbury because he seems to be turning it around. At least he has the potential to get hot and cause havoc. You know what you're getting in Cora Crisp and Varitek and it isn't good.
#9
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 6:57 PM
There's a pretty good chance we get bombed tonight. When a team faces a pitcher 3 times in 2 weeks it's usually advantage hitters. Add in the fact that this is Paul Byrd, a below average starter and the prospects get worse.
#12
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 7:17 PM
If I'm not mistaken I think that's his first hit ever off Marcum.
#16
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 7:34 PM
Bob:
That's correct. Dustin is now 1-for-12 lifetime against Marcum.
Byrd's pitches looked like batting practice that inning...I'm surprised Scutaro didn't get a hit...got some pretty good hacks in there too.
#18
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 7:45 PM
Ugh...well Dusty, Ortiz, and Youk are next. Here's hoping they can produce something.
#19
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 7:46 PM
Guess I shouldn't have gotten excited about two of them reaching in a row when there were two more to follow.
#23
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 8:11 PM
I just hope one of the automatic outs comes through here and plates the tying run.
#24
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 8:12 PM
my power went out right before the end of the 1st. Looks like I didn't miss much
#30
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 8:22 PM
Wow that's a quick hook with Marcum? I know he's given up 4 runs, but he was at 80 pitches and it's the 4th. Wonderif he's injured...
#31
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 8:27 PM
Whoa...didn't exactly see that coming.
Hopefully Byrd can at least deliver a quality start and give the bullpen a 2+ run cushion and 3- innings of work.
#32
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 8:28 PM
Just saw this on Extra Bases, and it gave me a chuckle.
If Pedroia were a Blue Jay, he'd be leading the team in homers with his 13 on the year.
#33
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 8:30 PM
Damn it...now we gotta put forth all that effort all over again.
#35
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 8:33 PM
And double damn...those annoying Yanks tied the Baltimore game.
#36
Posted by Daniel Rathman, August 22, 2008 8:37 PM
Interesting that Byrd has his strikeout stuff today, but is giving up a lot of hard-hit balls when the batters do make contact.
#37
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 8:41 PM
It's more or less just rotten luck. Hopefully the hitting/walking streak can stay alive.
#38
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 8:44 PM
So much for that...well maybe Byrd can give us another scoreless inning.
#42
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 9:05 PM
Has Gaston been possessed by Tony LaRussa? All these pitching changes with 2 outs just to get the matchup
#43
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 9:45 PM
Phew! Got out of that jam...now please Baltimore, get back in the swing of things.
#45
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 10:12 PM
Well if all goes according to plan, we win, the Yanks (hopefully) lose, and guys...Chicago or Tampa Bay? I'm really torn but I'm aiming for TB to win just to help our WC chances.
#46
Posted by Bob, August 22, 2008 10:20 PM
Chicago, I'm not giving up on the division. In any case, if the Red Sox do their job this series they should gain a little ground on both teams
#47
Posted by Colin, August 22, 2008 10:28 PM
Well the O's blew their game so at least nothing changes between us and NY.
At least we have this game in our grasp.
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